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. >> united nations peaceeper are onhe seets. thisonflt could still finish in a bloody showdown. >> d the spokesman for the uned nions special representatiold me that he was awaref the fitingaking place in the city. >> i c heathat. there are reports oheav fighti were in e outgoing esident is saying. hall als he tis state elevision. i woulay this would happen, and from te to time, there is the process of weapo. leave here with cerinty and we ve retained fear and uncertainty. its a battle to w. >have you managedto me him? he h been out of t publ for quite so tim >> he'of a met with his lean. he wants to preserve the lif of e population. >> of the st way to aid civilian casualtieand fightg is f himo st down. how do you think his gng to tha the indications are thahe won't riod quo >> i don't know if he wi do voluntarily. the countdown hastart. i don't think we can stop . it see to be an irrersie turng pot. the main thing now [uniellible] >> if he doe nottep down and th fightin gets worse, the u.s. securitcounl should consider a resol
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six months after it authorized military force against colonel gaddafi, the united nations security council has eased several the sanctions it imposed, freeing up the movement of oil to help the country. the resolution was passed hours after the u.n. general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first step was the formal recognition by the general assembly that the ntc has the right to represent libya. egypt led the calls for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people. and delay achieving justice. particularly as close to 90 member states of united nations have recognize the ntc, as the only representative of the libyan people. >> coming after jubilant victory, this resolution was always expected to pass. but for the transitional council, another important step toward full recognition by the international community. >> the general assembly
six months after it authorized military force against colonel gaddafi, the united nations security council has eased several the sanctions it imposed, freeing up the movement of oil to help the country. the resolution was passed hours after the u.n. general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first...
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this involved representatives from 60 countries as well as the united nations and nato. meanwhile, colonel gaddafi made another audio message saying that he will fight. much more on all of those stories on our website. you can also get in touch with us on twitter. for the moment, from london and singapore, bye-bye. sex makes sense of international news that bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vt., and honolulu. newman's own foundation and union bank. ♪ >> union bank offers unique insight and expert and expertise in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> bbc america
this involved representatives from 60 countries as well as the united nations and nato. meanwhile, colonel gaddafi made another audio message saying that he will fight. much more on all of those stories on our website. you can also get in touch with us on twitter. for the moment, from london and singapore, bye-bye. sex makes sense of international news that bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vt., and honolulu. newman's own foundation...
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we are very clear about the united nations resolutions. they forbid any foreign occupation of any parking lot of libya and we will absolutely stick to that. so, this is fully in line with the u.n. resolutions protecting civilian life. >> here the government says it is serious about a cease-fire. if the bombing stops libyans would be able to make a deal on their own. tonight the foreign minister said it is time to give peace a chance, not send in foreign soldiers. >> what is your response? >> when we think any military forces, why britain or by any other country would not help. >> and he said if the fighting stopped libya would accept a six-month run-up to supervised elections in which everything would be on the table, including colnel gadhafi's future. but britain and france say they won't talk to the libyan government about the future until colnel gadhafi goes. that makes a quick exit for them much more difficult. and their main pressure point, the bombing campaign, is not causing the regime here to implode. britain believes the bombing n
we are very clear about the united nations resolutions. they forbid any foreign occupation of any parking lot of libya and we will absolutely stick to that. so, this is fully in line with the u.n. resolutions protecting civilian life. >> here the government says it is serious about a cease-fire. if the bombing stops libyans would be able to make a deal on their own. tonight the foreign minister said it is time to give peace a chance, not send in foreign soldiers. >> what is your...
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just listening to the response and we heard earlier today the united nations security council has condemned the force against civilians. are you satisfied with what you are hearing from the west? >> i welcome what i am hearing but i do not think it is enough. now, gaddafi is committing crimes against humanity and murdering libyans. committing the crime of fouwar. the militia and army is fighting his own people, using ships to bomb benghazi. it does not stand for the occasion. >> he was very defiant in his message earlier today. do you think this is -- he is not going anywhere and he will stay there until his last dying day in libya? >> that is what makes it urgent for the international community to move swiftly to protect the civilians in libya. and the libyan people. >> do you agree that will happen? he will stay there completely defiant? >> i cannot predict what gaddafi will do on this occasion. he made his appearance very clear that he would destroy the country and he would use all force which he has and he has used all kinds of methods to try to divide people and make some issues betwee
just listening to the response and we heard earlier today the united nations security council has condemned the force against civilians. are you satisfied with what you are hearing from the west? >> i welcome what i am hearing but i do not think it is enough. now, gaddafi is committing crimes against humanity and murdering libyans. committing the crime of fouwar. the militia and army is fighting his own people, using ships to bomb benghazi. it does not stand for the occasion. >> he...
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we're very clear abt th united nations resolutions. they for bian occupation, foreign occupation of any part of libyand we wil absolutely stk to that so ts is fullyn li with thepesolutions protectin civilianife. >> herin tripolihe vernnt says it's srious about a ceasefire and the bombing stops, libyans would be able to make a deal on their own. nighthe foreign minutester said it was tim to giv peace ahanc not sen in foren ldiers. >> what is yr respoe t britain's cisi to send the troops? >>ell, we thinkny military presence by britn o by any otr country wld not help peacamon libya. >> and he id tt if the fighng spped, libya would accept a s-month run-up to u.n.-supervised elecons whiceverhing would be on the table, includi, he impld, colonel ddafs fure. britain d frce backed by the u.s. say they won' talk to the libyan goverent out the ture until conel gaddafi goes that mes auick exit for them fro this conict much re dficult. andheirain pressure point, the bombing campaign, is not usinthe regime here to plode. britn beeves theombi needs
we're very clear abt th united nations resolutions. they for bian occupation, foreign occupation of any part of libyand we wil absolutely stk to that so ts is fullyn li with thepesolutions protectin civilianife. >> herin tripolihe vernnt says it's srious about a ceasefire and the bombing stops, libyans would be able to make a deal on their own. nighthe foreign minutester said it was tim to giv peace ahanc not sen in foren ldiers. >> what is yr respoe t britain's cisi to send the...
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we're trying to help, what we can do, but the united nations, they have to do something. they have to put more pressure, we need more pressure to stop the killings and bombings. this is too much. >> thank you very much for your time. >>> for the latest in libya and across north africa, go to our website. we will have news and analysis from across the region, as well as links to get in touch with us here at the bbc. >>> the price of oil has risen sharply because of the crisis in libya and several european nations are contemplating sanctions against libya. there was a call from french president nicolas sarkozy for the e.u. to suspend economic ties until further notice. >> french president nicolas sarkozy has called on europe to suspend economic relations with libya what gaddafi is in charge. that is being backed in the u.s. by senator john kerry. since sanctions were fully lifted in 2005, world leaders including italy's silvio berlusconi, have rushed to establish good relations with colonel gaddafi. at last year's energy conference, visitors were joined by investors from ga
we're trying to help, what we can do, but the united nations, they have to do something. they have to put more pressure, we need more pressure to stop the killings and bombings. this is too much. >> thank you very much for your time. >>> for the latest in libya and across north africa, go to our website. we will have news and analysis from across the region, as well as links to get in touch with us here at the bbc. >>> the price of oil has risen sharply because of the...
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these are now being supported by french and united nations troops. in the suburbs, the shooting starts up again. maybe this is the endgame. the fear is that it could slip them to quickly deeper chaos. >> i spoke to a person in the lived near the compound. >> i am in the compound. today at around 6:00 p.m., we started hearing heavy shooting. everybody was rushing home and closing the windows to lay down. this is a dangerous situation we are living in now. we are all afraid. it was the very first time that we are facing such a situation handley don't know what to do. >> we have reports that forces loyal had seized the presidential palace. is that true from what you can see? >> i cannot see exactly, but i heard shooting. >> what do you see at the moment as we speak? >> it is no more or less shooting that was at the beginning. it is a more automatic guns than mortar or tanks. you know, that sound. we are still awake. we're just hearing the sound of guns and the automatic guns shooting. we stay away from the window and my family and i in the world, that i
these are now being supported by french and united nations troops. in the suburbs, the shooting starts up again. maybe this is the endgame. the fear is that it could slip them to quickly deeper chaos. >> i spoke to a person in the lived near the compound. >> i am in the compound. today at around 6:00 p.m., we started hearing heavy shooting. everybody was rushing home and closing the windows to lay down. this is a dangerous situation we are living in now. we are all afraid. it was...
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theeadlines, the united nations has exesseout rage afr an attack by ptestors on one of its buildings in afanisn leaves at let 12 de. an offer o a contion cease-fire by forces in libya has been rejected by gadfi's governme. as ower struggl coinues in the ivory cst, an internationalommittee of the d cross says believes at lea800 people have been killed this week. forces from alassanouatra ha bee attacking areas. andr harng reports >> the who city is like this now, a bzzard of bullets. resints scramingfor shelter. a million haveled. the rest are tpped as the battle for iry cst rches its cmax. the u. ha troops here,ut eir job is not to stop t fighting. bedes,ight nhing seem to be going e wayhe internationacommity want with t manho lostast ar's presidential election, tgunned, phaps even cornered here, his genals desertg him. one resident described the scene. >> the special force contlled by the incumbent esident cant resist tm. they are running away. some of them have aeady suended. th are surrounded now. >>or mohs the world has told the president tstep down. but now all he is prosing is
theeadlines, the united nations has exesseout rage afr an attack by ptestors on one of its buildings in afanisn leaves at let 12 de. an offer o a contion cease-fire by forces in libya has been rejected by gadfi's governme. as ower struggl coinues in the ivory cst, an internationalommittee of the d cross says believes at lea800 people have been killed this week. forces from alassanouatra ha bee attacking areas. andr harng reports >> the who city is like this now, a bzzard of bullets....
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. >> a report says the united nations has concluded that israel's blockade of the gaza strip is legal, but the force used by the commandos in the raid was excessive and unreasonable. nine turks were killed in the raid last year as they tried to break the blockade of the gaza strip. the blockade has been made illegal by -- unnamed illegal by many. -- has been named to illegal by many other countries. >> the content of the reportable almost certain -- certainly satisfy israel, more than turkey. the blockade has been named legitimate because it is aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to the gaza strip. that is something that the turks had strongly disputed. the panel did say that the israeli commandos used excessive and unreasonable force during the raid. although it also says they had to defend themselves against attack by some of the organizers. it also said the turkish government could have done more to persuade them to avoid a confrontation with the israelis. but more has been made over the issue about whether israel and to agree -- and turkey could mend relations. that was one of t
. >> a report says the united nations has concluded that israel's blockade of the gaza strip is legal, but the force used by the commandos in the raid was excessive and unreasonable. nine turks were killed in the raid last year as they tried to break the blockade of the gaza strip. the blockade has been made illegal by -- unnamed illegal by many. -- has been named to illegal by many other countries. >> the content of the reportable almost certain -- certainly satisfy israel, more...
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he said it was only to enforce the united nations resolution. the announcement was made by the speaker. >> the ayes to the right, 557. the no's to the left, 13. so the ayes have it. the ayes have it. >> we explain the debate exposed serious concerns on all sides about the british government's war aims and their exit strategy. >> there was cross party support for the government's involvement in libya and certainly for the u.n. resolution that was agreed. if you look at the numbers, it is a very simple question. if you look at some of the speeches made in the house of commons, the situation is more complex. several m.p.'s expressing rather serious reservations about how britain will get itself back out of this conflict, and what the so-called end game might be, what the aim of the conflict may be and the cost. not all of the answers were given in full, but think they have done two things tonight. one, they have given their support to a conflict that they agree with the prime minister that it is necessary and it has the appropriate legal backing an
he said it was only to enforce the united nations resolution. the announcement was made by the speaker. >> the ayes to the right, 557. the no's to the left, 13. so the ayes have it. the ayes have it. >> we explain the debate exposed serious concerns on all sides about the british government's war aims and their exit strategy. >> there was cross party support for the government's involvement in libya and certainly for the u.n. resolution that was agreed. if you look at the...
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the united nations secretary general has described as outrageous and cowardly an attack on a united nation's building in afghanistan. 12 people were killed when demonstrators tor ched the building in the city. local officials said clerics had urged people to protest over the purported burning of the koran last month. >> after friday prayers there were prayers in many afghan cities. a rumor swept the crowd that hundreds of korans had been destroyed. not just one. deth to america, they shout. death to the jews and the infidels. the afghan police tried to keep the crowd back from the u.n. headquarters. they failed. the outer wall was breached. the u.n. staff inside hunted down. some were shot, some stabbeds. two were beheaded, it's claimed. afghans were killed, too. they blamed the u.n. guards. but witnesses said the u.n. did not fire first. >> this was an outrageous and cowardly attack against the u.n. staff which cannot be justified under any circumstances. >> some say the taliban was behind all this. it is supposed to be one of the first places to transfer to afghan security control. still,
the united nations secretary general has described as outrageous and cowardly an attack on a united nation's building in afghanistan. 12 people were killed when demonstrators tor ched the building in the city. local officials said clerics had urged people to protest over the purported burning of the koran last month. >> after friday prayers there were prayers in many afghan cities. a rumor swept the crowd that hundreds of korans had been destroyed. not just one. deth to america, they...
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>> we are only willing to send troops under the capacity of the united nations peacekeeping operation. in other words, it is only under the united nations mandate that we would contemplate having our people on the ground. the key thing is about waging peace. there have been all kinds of efforts being expended to try to bring peace to the region. we are seeing a cycle of violence and more conflict among civilians. we need to wage peace in a more aggressive way. more development. these issues have been somewhat sidelined in recent years. we are using hard power when we need to use development and governments and overall development efforts. >> waging peace is a tall order given that this war has been going on for the past 10 years. indonesia is currently the head of a group of countries. how does the country see its role in helping the situation in afghanistan? helping this peace situation and finding ways to resolve the issue? >> there has to be a sense of national ownership in the final effort. the issue in a afghanistan can only be solved by the afghan people. the governments can com
>> we are only willing to send troops under the capacity of the united nations peacekeeping operation. in other words, it is only under the united nations mandate that we would contemplate having our people on the ground. the key thing is about waging peace. there have been all kinds of efforts being expended to try to bring peace to the region. we are seeing a cycle of violence and more conflict among civilians. we need to wage peace in a more aggressive way. more development. these...
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the united nations joining a furious bombardment of his compound. trapped in the cellar, his generals defecting, a berlin moment in an african city. but the man leading the attack tells me there's nothing to celebrate. he should have gone before, says the colonel. but instead waits until all these people have been killed. only now he thinks it's the time to quit. he's abandoned. he lost the elections. he must go. so is it really over? we head cautiously into a ghost town. then we spot a group of civilians, in abidjan you don't move outside without your arms raised. another small group of civilians here walking out of the city center. and as you can see, they're raising their hands in the air. the fear still very strong here. they're concerned about the military groups, the mercenaries that have caused so much trouble looting and with indiscriminate killing in the past few days. by the roadside, a reminder, every few yards, that the price the city has paid. we're afraid, he says. that's why we raise our hands. we have no water, nothing, the city is d
the united nations joining a furious bombardment of his compound. trapped in the cellar, his generals defecting, a berlin moment in an african city. but the man leading the attack tells me there's nothing to celebrate. he should have gone before, says the colonel. but instead waits until all these people have been killed. only now he thinks it's the time to quit. he's abandoned. he lost the elections. he must go. so is it really over? we head cautiously into a ghost town. then we spot a group...
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united nations. i hate french. i hate arabs. i only love libya and colo0nel g-- colonel gaddafi. >> the more isolated it becomes, the more intense the loyalty to gaddafi. libya alone against the world, proud, and independent. when they speak to the international community, they speak in quite different terms. >> in the only grounds the aircraft, and authorizes air strikes against troops alone. like these on the frontline. the libyan government does not want that. in contrast to what it says to the libyans, it said this to the international community. >> libya has decided an immediate cease-fire. and the stoppage of military operations. >> they said his men were not coming. has he changed his mind? as the threat of force and that enough? president obama spelled out what the colonel would have to do to prove he is serious. >> pull them back. and establish water, electricity, and gas supplies to all areas. humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach the people of libya. let me be clear. these terms
united nations. i hate french. i hate arabs. i only love libya and colo0nel g-- colonel gaddafi. >> the more isolated it becomes, the more intense the loyalty to gaddafi. libya alone against the world, proud, and independent. when they speak to the international community, they speak in quite different terms. >> in the only grounds the aircraft, and authorizes air strikes against troops alone. like these on the frontline. the libyan government does not want that. in contrast to what...
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did the united states or any one nation does not have the ability to change or control of events, and i think we saw about over last 12 months in tunisia and egypt as well as libya and bahrain, but what we can do is continue to work with our allies representing the middle east, the arab league, the united nations, working with our very close nato ally and friend, turkey pure against -- turkey. these are interconnected dynamics said do not present an easy way out. the only way to do this is continue to put as much pressure through every control we have to bring this to a peaceful conclusion, and i think the is going to require assad is removed from his position of power governing that country and hopefully bring new stability back, which will take time. >> there are some asking tonight, why not go into stereo? if there are 6000 people who have already been killed by that government, why not go into syria as we did with libya? >> we never went into libya. we have some of the nato members use sophisticated of equipment like drones and air power to essentially debase gaddafi's forces, but
did the united states or any one nation does not have the ability to change or control of events, and i think we saw about over last 12 months in tunisia and egypt as well as libya and bahrain, but what we can do is continue to work with our allies representing the middle east, the arab league, the united nations, working with our very close nato ally and friend, turkey pure against -- turkey. these are interconnected dynamics said do not present an easy way out. the only way to do this is...
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the reports from the united nations. >> the report appears to be an internal planning document that could form the basis for a new u.n. mandate. so, for example, on the security side, it recommends the possible deployment of 200 unarmed military observers. they would monitor a cease-fire. the documents suggest that what could they could be used to do is monitor the process of dealing with the troops that fought for the gaddafi government, what to do with them, how to treat them. it calls for the deployment of up to 190 u.n. police officers to help establish law and order in the country. on the political side, it talks about the transition to democracy, how the u.n. can help to support the establishment of an interim government that would be inclusive, legitimate. how we can help organize elections for a provisional body that could draw up a constitution. the u.n. has a lot of experience in this. this is a planning document. all of these things will only be implemented if requested by the libyan transitional authorities. >> there are still some problems being caused by irene. >> severe flo
the reports from the united nations. >> the report appears to be an internal planning document that could form the basis for a new u.n. mandate. so, for example, on the security side, it recommends the possible deployment of 200 unarmed military observers. they would monitor a cease-fire. the documents suggest that what could they could be used to do is monitor the process of dealing with the troops that fought for the gaddafi government, what to do with them, how to treat them. it calls...
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the united nations is calling for a full investigation into how the leader was killed. the government has denied shooting him in cold blood. the body remains in a commercial freezer. leaders of the government are divided about where and when he will be buried. nor has the decision been made for the burial of his son. this report contains some graphic images. >> friday morning is usually a quiet time, but not today. this defiant city fought hard and a great cost to oust the the forces earlier this year. now the dictator's body has been brought here by the fighters and captured him. the body of his son, and the head of internal security is on published today -- the public display and a refrigerated shipping container. >> is a huge attraction now, hundreds of men, women, and children flocking here. these people, the questions about how colonel gaddafi and his sons met there and, the fact that there really does represent the end of an era. today, new footage emerged with the fresh questions about his final moments. he is led away on foot by rebel fighters that quickly surro
the united nations is calling for a full investigation into how the leader was killed. the government has denied shooting him in cold blood. the body remains in a commercial freezer. leaders of the government are divided about where and when he will be buried. nor has the decision been made for the burial of his son. this report contains some graphic images. >> friday morning is usually a quiet time, but not today. this defiant city fought hard and a great cost to oust the the forces...
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the situation has reached crisis point according to the united nations. they are struggling to cope with the influx of people. countries where you sent this report -- they sent this report. >> we want to leveave, they chant. out of libya, but not yet safe in tunisia. this crossing opint -- point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the vast majority of them are migrant workers for countries like egypt. many are exhausted and the sec. they have been traveling for days to get here. fleeing from the terror and the turmoil that is libya. >> there has to be massive effort by not just one country, but easing the situation a little bit. governments have to take action right now. >> many end up sleeping rough on the roadsides. for the fortunate few, there is a transit camp set up by the tunisian army. these people are living like refugees, but one of them said it would have been worse to stay in libya. >> [unintelligible] >> the united nations refugee agency has called for an area of the evacuation. so that all
the situation has reached crisis point according to the united nations. they are struggling to cope with the influx of people. countries where you sent this report -- they sent this report. >> we want to leveave, they chant. out of libya, but not yet safe in tunisia. this crossing opint -- point has been overwhelmed by a tide of humanity. more than 70,000 people so far and counting. the vast majority of them are migrant workers for countries like egypt. many are exhausted and the sec....
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just because the united nations -- who said that the united nations is a credible institution? >> you do not think the united nations is credible? >> no. >> you have an ambassador. >> yes. it is a game we play. [laughter] >> where is all of this going? some have responded to the government crackdown by taking up arms. the international community is deeply worried that syria is heading into a full-fledged civil war. the interview paints a picture of syria which is completely at odds to what is experienced by the demonstrators. they are still being shot down in the streets almost every single day. at the beginning, their demand was simply for reform. now, after months of unfulfilled promises, they want president assad to go. >> a crackdown on militias in libya. >> there is indeed. thousands of people have been protesting in the libyan capital tripoli against former rebels who helped liberate the city from colonel gaddafi. this has alarmed the authorities to demand that they lay down their arms and return home. ♪ >> they turned out to protest against growing lawlessness in a cou
just because the united nations -- who said that the united nations is a credible institution? >> you do not think the united nations is credible? >> no. >> you have an ambassador. >> yes. it is a game we play. [laughter] >> where is all of this going? some have responded to the government crackdown by taking up arms. the international community is deeply worried that syria is heading into a full-fledged civil war. the interview paints a picture of syria which is...
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the united nations announced earlier that he had been moved out for his own safety. president obama has called to congratulate him on assuming the presidency of ivory coast. chinese government says it's unhappy with the way foreign countries are treating the detained artist as a hero. a foreign ministry spokesman says the artist was a criminal suspect who would be punished according to the law. he is being investigated for alleged economic crime. the japanese prime minister has said that produce is safe to eat despite continuing radiation leaks. he said radiation levels were now dropping and consuming food from the area was one way to show support. japan has reclassified the nuclear threat to be the highest level on an international scale. our correspondent explains. >> as we look at the severity scale used by the authorities, you can see that before today, the leak was put at level five, an accident with wider consequences. it's been raised to level seven. after an assessment of the total radiation leaks so far. the other crisis was at cher noble. the first crisis h
the united nations announced earlier that he had been moved out for his own safety. president obama has called to congratulate him on assuming the presidency of ivory coast. chinese government says it's unhappy with the way foreign countries are treating the detained artist as a hero. a foreign ministry spokesman says the artist was a criminal suspect who would be punished according to the law. he is being investigated for alleged economic crime. the japanese prime minister has said that...
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nations. i don't think we should give up our responsibilities and our sovereignty to an international body to tell us when we should send young people off to war. and then on top of all of this, some people actually bring up the subject of the cost of these things, and industries, very costly and the whole thing is we don't have room to spend hundreds of billions of dollars overseas as we have been while denying so many needs here at home. >> obviously, you opposed the president on going into libya but since we've been there for those nine, ten days now has anything been accomplished to your liking at all? >> no, i can't think of anything. the more i see, the worse it seems to be. it's likely that there's al qaeda in the group who are rebelling and once again, you know we're all over the place. we were buddies with and allies with osama bin laden when we were fighting in afghanistan in the '80's, so we may well, you know, be serving the interest of the al qaeda. and actually the state departme
nations. i don't think we should give up our responsibilities and our sovereignty to an international body to tell us when we should send young people off to war. and then on top of all of this, some people actually bring up the subject of the cost of these things, and industries, very costly and the whole thing is we don't have room to spend hundreds of billions of dollars overseas as we have been while denying so many needs here at home. >> obviously, you opposed the president on going...
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nations, we welcome that, because the united nations is the right of people to determine their own future. >> i appreciate you joining us. thank you for your time. in other news, president assa d has told the russian prime minister he isn't convinced of sovereignty. 200 people are reported to have been killed in the government shelling of the teacher -- shelling of the city. jeremy has more. good >> the pressure is not letting up. more shelling, more burning, more killing, but for the time being, the regime is firing in. good and the rebels have no heavy weapons and real answer, but their determination to fight now seems to be deterring an attempt of ground troops. conditions are worsening for civilians. they are running out of thread and taking risks to get it. >> the man who usually -- running out of bread and taking risks to get it. >> somebody described it as a suicide mission because the man had to drive past an area that takes a lot of sniper fire. he was fired at a lot on the way there and the way back. he managed to come and distributing bread. it is becoming that difficult. >> in
nations, we welcome that, because the united nations is the right of people to determine their own future. >> i appreciate you joining us. thank you for your time. in other news, president assa d has told the russian prime minister he isn't convinced of sovereignty. 200 people are reported to have been killed in the government shelling of the teacher -- shelling of the city. jeremy has more. good >> the pressure is not letting up. more shelling, more burning, more killing, but for...
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it's also critical of the united nations, it says that u.n. bodies, political bodies could have done more. they did not take -- they failed to take the kind of actions that might have helped to protect more civilians during the war. they also say that u.n. officials on the ground could have pressed the government harder, although they were lobbying for restraints, they could have done more in that respect. the secretary-general has also already said that he will take on the recommendation to launch a review of the u.n.'s actions. >> on that point, report findings are one thing, but how likely is it that a proper investigation may take place and those responsible held to account? >> one of the key recommendation of the report is for an international investigation into the violations alleged here, and the secretary-general has actually already come out and said that he doesn't -- he's not able to constitute such an investigation without either consent from sri lanka, which is almost certainly not going to happen, because the sri lankans have obj
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when you have a cease-fire instituted by an organization like the united nations, which should be the central institution in creating a cease- fire, the un itself becomes a military partisan in this internal war. the un is not in a position to do that. that has to be a combination of the arab league and the african union who are perceived as supporting one of the two sides. perhaps those biases will cancel each other out. a joint movement by the arab league and the african union can lead to a more serious cease- fire. >> we will leave it there. the former egyptian president is to be detained for 15 days while he is investigated for alleged corruption and abuse of power. it is understood that he will remain in a hospital where he was taken on tuesday, suffering from heart problems. his son has also been taken to jail. >> hosni mubarak would not be the first former dictator to take to his sickbed when facing prosecution. egypt's modern pharaoh was under close guard inside of this hospital after suffering a minor heart attack under interrogation. this morning brought an even bigger surpr
when you have a cease-fire instituted by an organization like the united nations, which should be the central institution in creating a cease- fire, the un itself becomes a military partisan in this internal war. the un is not in a position to do that. that has to be a combination of the arab league and the african union who are perceived as supporting one of the two sides. perhaps those biases will cancel each other out. a joint movement by the arab league and the african union can lead to a...
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let's speak with mat walls of the united nations in new york. some are saying that it may be too late. >> yes, exactly. i think the feeling here tonight is that, since the four british and the french and the americans forced the hand of the u.n. security council, they dared them to veto this resolution. of course, we do have 10 in favor out of 15, but there were five key extensions. they have grave doubts as to exactly how to consider this resolution, this use of force. you have to go back to 1991, to the gulf war, to get a resolution that had this much opower in it. there are already those who are saying, if you look at the position of germany, for example, there is not enough detail in this resolution to guarantee the desired affect to protect individuals. >> do you have more details of what is in the resolution apart from the no-fly zone? >> yes. it is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities by the gaddafi forces. it is calling for an immediate ban on all libyan-owned air force around the country. to some degree, there is a great se
let's speak with mat walls of the united nations in new york. some are saying that it may be too late. >> yes, exactly. i think the feeling here tonight is that, since the four british and the french and the americans forced the hand of the u.n. security council, they dared them to veto this resolution. of course, we do have 10 in favor out of 15, but there were five key extensions. they have grave doubts as to exactly how to consider this resolution, this use of force. you have to go...
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remember, the united nations. all of these countries have ambassadors in the united nations. i think a careful approach to the united nations ambassadors would be a good way also to begin dialogue. tavis: how do you do that if you do not have a good god for the institution? -- a good regard for the institution? i was fascinated by this book. a powerful book that you put out that includes some of your speeches and some of a believes at how to be effected at diplomacy. tell me about this case -- some of your beliefs at how to be effected at diplomacy. >> i had written some things, and i wanted to collect it in some place. this is quite an eclectic selection, as you can probably see. how to solve american foreign policy. i guess i wrote it for my children so they can see what i was thinking about in this part of my life. tavis: i obviously must be one of your children then, because i have been reading it with great interest. sitting down for a conversation on television or radio, but i am honored to have you come on this show. i am glad to have you here, mr. christopher. upon hi
remember, the united nations. all of these countries have ambassadors in the united nations. i think a careful approach to the united nations ambassadors would be a good way also to begin dialogue. tavis: how do you do that if you do not have a good god for the institution? -- a good regard for the institution? i was fascinated by this book. a powerful book that you put out that includes some of your speeches and some of a believes at how to be effected at diplomacy. tell me about this case --...
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non-nato nations also have offered jets. qatar, the united arab emirates, and sweden. when nato took control this week an official pled to the u.k. gaddafi's foreign secretary aka his secretary of state, moussa koussa. british foreign secretary william hague confirmed it thursday. >> the libyan foreign minister moussa koussa arrived at airport yesterday from that area. his resignation shows gaddafi's regime which has seen significant reductions is fragmented, under pressure and crumbling from within. >> secretary moussa koussa had worked for libya's foreign service for over 30 years. he was joined within hours by ally abdel salem trekki as the highest ranking officials in the gaddafi government to defect. trekki was libyan foreign minister in the 1970s and just finished his term as president of the united nations general assembly last september. question, has president obama stated a clear goal for libya and a clear exit strategy, pat buchanan? >> no, he has not john. he is all over the lot. initially we were told we were going in to protect civilians against purported
non-nato nations also have offered jets. qatar, the united arab emirates, and sweden. when nato took control this week an official pled to the u.k. gaddafi's foreign secretary aka his secretary of state, moussa koussa. british foreign secretary william hague confirmed it thursday. >> the libyan foreign minister moussa koussa arrived at airport yesterday from that area. his resignation shows gaddafi's regime which has seen significant reductions is fragmented, under pressure and crumbling...
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. >> while the united nations' nuclear watchdog have decided to refer syria to the council, the international atomic agency debated to review syria on claims of an unreported near of their reactor. the structure, which syria has maintained is not a military site, was destroyed by israel in 2007. hillary clinton, the u.s. secretary state, says the libyan government has made tentative contact about a possible and to the conflict. it came as a meeting in that of a dogged -- in abu dhabi was held. >> months of war have left their scars on libya, but there's still no end to this brutal struggle. conflict has turned to confusion. that is the challenge facing these people, leaders from western nations and their middle eastern allies meeting members of the libyan transitional council in abu dhabi. they have to answer the big question -- what next? an intriguing hint from the u.s. -- that have been making preliminary contact about a possible end to the conflict. >> there is continuing discussion by people close to gaddafi. we are aware that those discussions include, among other matters, the potential
. >> while the united nations' nuclear watchdog have decided to refer syria to the council, the international atomic agency debated to review syria on claims of an unreported near of their reactor. the structure, which syria has maintained is not a military site, was destroyed by israel in 2007. hillary clinton, the u.s. secretary state, says the libyan government has made tentative contact about a possible and to the conflict. it came as a meeting in that of a dogged -- in abu dhabi was...
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didn't -- there was a screening at the united nations. tavis: i know it well. >> i'm telling the audience that we showed the movie in the general assembly and the president of the general assembly was asked not to show the movie and that it was anti-israeli thing to do and the birth of the state of israel occurred in the united nations and there have been, i thought that obama was so courageous to tackle this issue of the settlements at the beginning of his administration and then i think the jewish lobby and so much pressure was put on him so he backed off of it. he did go to cairo and make a speech and encouraged all of those people and treated them with respect and treated them with dignity and these people took him at his word. i think there is a extraordinary revolution going on where people just want to be treated with respect. they want to have a right to partake in their government. i think that is spreading all over the region and i think something has to happen in israel also because we can't have a democracy that's based on som
didn't -- there was a screening at the united nations. tavis: i know it well. >> i'm telling the audience that we showed the movie in the general assembly and the president of the general assembly was asked not to show the movie and that it was anti-israeli thing to do and the birth of the state of israel occurred in the united nations and there have been, i thought that obama was so courageous to tackle this issue of the settlements at the beginning of his administration and then i think...
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of suspending libya from the united states human rights -- united nations human rights council. >> it was the human rights council in geneva that request that libya be suspended from the body. it was up to the general assembly here in new york to actually do so. the fact that it did is unprecedented. it deepens the international isolation fiji -- facing muammar gaddafi. it was carried without debate. representatives did stress that this is a temporary move. generally, this decision is being held as a strong one. sending a strong signal to colonel khadafy. -- gaddafi. >> john galleon note is accused of -- galliano is accused of making anti-semitic remarks. the houses of people and yemen have been on the streets of the capital for another date to demand for the resignation of their president. they're angry about the deaths of four people. >> the opposition said this was the biggest protests in yemen so far. thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of the capital, calling for the president to step down. he has been facing daily protest since the reform antony's yet and -- perform in
of suspending libya from the united states human rights -- united nations human rights council. >> it was the human rights council in geneva that request that libya be suspended from the body. it was up to the general assembly here in new york to actually do so. the fact that it did is unprecedented. it deepens the international isolation fiji -- facing muammar gaddafi. it was carried without debate. representatives did stress that this is a temporary move. generally, this decision is...
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. >> the united nations says the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face of further action. fighting on the ground continues as forces loyal to the libyan leader bombarded mombasa. welcome to "bbc world news" in the u.k. and around the world. also ahead, syria offers reforms after bitter protests erupt into violence. mourners paid their last respects for elizabeth taylor. >>> after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take control over enforcing the no-fly zone over libya. they said the mandates of the alliance would not extend beyond that and there would still be a separate coalition operation. if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less
. >> the united nations says the libyan government must declare a cease-fire or face of further action. fighting on the ground continues as forces loyal to the libyan leader bombarded mombasa. welcome to "bbc world news" in the u.k. and around the world. also ahead, syria offers reforms after bitter protests erupt into violence. mourners paid their last respects for elizabeth taylor. >>> after days of disagreement and confusion, nato has agreed to take control over...
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. >> hello, the united nations general assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favor for a resolution by the arab league which condemns government violence in syria and calls for president assad to step down. it is non-binding. ban ki moon warned it was almost certain crimes against humanity were taking place in syria. he called for an international agreement to stop the bloodshed. >> with a decisive margin, and 137 in favor, 12 against, the world sent a strong message to put an end to the violence in syria. the syrians repeated their claims>> no country can accept e presence of armed terrorist groups on its territory, and it cannot allow these groups to implement a tax against institutions and private and public property. -- attacks against institutions and private and public property. >> footage shows them attacking. they leave little doubt that forces aressad's targeting civilians. the international community is scrambling to act with ban ki moon delivering his most severe message yet. >> this does not give the government license to continue this assault on its own people. the longer
. >> hello, the united nations general assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favor for a resolution by the arab league which condemns government violence in syria and calls for president assad to step down. it is non-binding. ban ki moon warned it was almost certain crimes against humanity were taking place in syria. he called for an international agreement to stop the bloodshed. >> with a decisive margin, and 137 in favor, 12 against, the world sent a strong message to put an end to...
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. >> united nations security council has expressed concern over the face of the massive stockpiles built up by colonel gaddafi. the council called on libya and its neighbors. many weapons were destroyed in nato airstrikes. officials say it is not clear how many are still in circulation. nigeria's ambassador to the united nations said the resolution drafted by russia and adopted unanimously is about mopping up weapons in post- conflict libya. >> the resolution 2017 is about mopping up weapons in post- conflict libya. the danger and the threats posed by the proliferation of weapons in libya has been recognized by the council and this resolution is to pursue this mopping up strategy, especially small cars and light weapons. >> nato has announced that its mission in libya has formally ended. they describe the operation as one of the most successful in the 62-year history of nato. he stressed the mission, was in support of the u.n. mandate, protect the civilian population. >> the gaddafi regime, a real threats against the civilian population. we've mandated to protect civilians against the th
. >> united nations security council has expressed concern over the face of the massive stockpiles built up by colonel gaddafi. the council called on libya and its neighbors. many weapons were destroyed in nato airstrikes. officials say it is not clear how many are still in circulation. nigeria's ambassador to the united nations said the resolution drafted by russia and adopted unanimously is about mopping up weapons in post- conflict libya. >> the resolution 2017 is about mopping...
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why did the united nations refuse colonel gaddafi's offer to talk about a ceasefire? it was not that long ago. >> the united nations wanted attacks on civilians to stop. there will be talks on friday. the african union headquarters. the un secretary general told me that at those talks there will be representatives from the rebels and the libyan government. there will be opportunities for those talks to happen. >> thank you very much indeed. away from libya, the syrian president has ordered the release of all people who have been detained during the recent unrest. the government says that they will look for a legitimate means to meet the demands of the protesters. >> shocking scenes on the streets. the troubles of the city at the center of a week of protests. demonstrators shot down by unseen and gunmen. these images were posted on social network sites. people in the city blamed the security forces for the killings. this protester's says, run, run. stay on the ground. do not move. nobody is lifting a finger. at least 45 people were killed. these figures cannot be verif
why did the united nations refuse colonel gaddafi's offer to talk about a ceasefire? it was not that long ago. >> the united nations wanted attacks on civilians to stop. there will be talks on friday. the african union headquarters. the un secretary general told me that at those talks there will be representatives from the rebels and the libyan government. there will be opportunities for those talks to happen. >> thank you very much indeed. away from libya, the syrian president has...
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they are mystified that the united nations cannot see that. >> what about the united nations? >> i hate the united nations. i hate britain. i hate france. i love libya. i love libya only. >> we are ready to give our lives for muammar gaddafi and for libya. >> the more intense fighting becomes, the more intense their loyalty to gaddafi. >> when they speak of the international community, they speak in different towns. >> the vote last night at the un has changed this conflict. it authorizes air strikes against ground troops, like these on the front lines, should they attack civilians. the libyan government does not want that, so, in contrast to what it says to the libyans, it said this today to the international community. >> therefore, libya has decided to have an immediate cease-fire, and the stoppage of all military operations. >> only yesterday, colonel gaddafi said his men were coming to benghazi. those who resisted would be shown "no mercy." has he changed his mind? president obama has spelled out what gaddafi must do to prove he is serious. >> he must got his troops from
they are mystified that the united nations cannot see that. >> what about the united nations? >> i hate the united nations. i hate britain. i hate france. i love libya. i love libya only. >> we are ready to give our lives for muammar gaddafi and for libya. >> the more intense fighting becomes, the more intense their loyalty to gaddafi. >> when they speak of the international community, they speak in different towns. >> the vote last night at the un has...
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general assembly of their right to represent at the united nations. neighboring egypt led the call for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people and delay in achieving justice, particularly the 90-member states of the united nations have recognized the libyan national transitional council as the only representative of the libyan people. >> shortly after the jubilant visit by several world leaders, the resolution was always expected to pass. for the transitional council, it marks another important step towards their aim of full recognition by the international community. >> the general assembly is setting. >> it was far from unanimous. a block of latin american nations oppose the move, led by venezuela, whose president, hugo chavez, is an ally of colonel gaddafi. >> we do not want them to be a protector of natal where the security council. >> hours later, the plan received universal support. the security council passed a resolution to ease the stringent sanctions imposed on libya since
general assembly of their right to represent at the united nations. neighboring egypt led the call for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people and delay in achieving justice, particularly the 90-member states of the united nations have recognized the libyan national transitional council as the only representative of the libyan people. >> shortly after the jubilant visit by several world leaders, the resolution was...
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partly, that is because the arab league and the united nations have not come around to endorsing the sort of actions that they did in doors in libya. i think that there are many things short of military intervention that could be effective beyond sanctions and one of them is more support for the opposition inside of syria in the sense of humanitarian support and review g. corridors -- refugee corridors, activists. >> we will have to leave it there. thank you for your inside. thank you for joining us. this marks the end of an era. >> absolutely. the new zealand press association is closing after more than 130 years in business. they have struggled in recent years. this was set up in 1879 and was the only independent news agency. to discuss the closure and its implications, we're joined by the chief executive of the association. thank you. please tell us why you are shutting down? >> this is a sad day. the reason is that they have lost their stakeholder, who has decided to do their business differently in the way that they execute their journalism. they decided to bring all of it in ho
partly, that is because the arab league and the united nations have not come around to endorsing the sort of actions that they did in doors in libya. i think that there are many things short of military intervention that could be effective beyond sanctions and one of them is more support for the opposition inside of syria in the sense of humanitarian support and review g. corridors -- refugee corridors, activists. >> we will have to leave it there. thank you for your inside. thank you for...
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nations and also before the general assembly of the united nations. this militarization of the south atlantic, which presents a great danger to international security. >> four days ago, prince william began his deployment. he is here to carry out his job as a royal air force search and rescue pilot. the visit has also strained relations. and on the 30th anniversary of the war approaching, both sides have been increasing the rhetoric. david cameron has already accused argentina of colonialism and defended his country's sovereignty. >> we support the right for self-determination, and with the argentinian have been doing is far more like colonization. they want to remain british, and they want to do something else. >> both sides suffered many losses in the war, many dying in the conflict, many of them young, who are remembered here. as for the islanders, they do not want a return to war. the conflict reinforced what they see is their right to self- determination over an area which and national resources, 30 years on, argentina wants the assignments back
nations and also before the general assembly of the united nations. this militarization of the south atlantic, which presents a great danger to international security. >> four days ago, prince william began his deployment. he is here to carry out his job as a royal air force search and rescue pilot. the visit has also strained relations. and on the 30th anniversary of the war approaching, both sides have been increasing the rhetoric. david cameron has already accused argentina of...
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from temperature ga from the united nations. he began with an indelicate line how his friend were headed to africa. heading to a luflt the cot of t countries hoping to make a lot of money. he praised a country that does not exist. he said name be yeahibia's heal system was doing great. it may be namibia and zambia. but nambia its not actually a country. beyond that. trump talked counterterrorism. talked about some -- really intractable problems on the continent in south sudan. democratic republic of kongos. difficult to get a read from that exactly what his vision, for africa is. trust his generals. taking the handcuffs off in many cases. he allowed for -- greater authorities for strikes in somalia. we might see the same type of thing happening in niger, mali. we have seen air strikes in libya. so, i think that we are likely to see, even a greater militarization than during the obama era. that, that, trump will, abdicate responsibility to, to commanders on the ground. and that they will, take that opportunity, to, to increase th
from temperature ga from the united nations. he began with an indelicate line how his friend were headed to africa. heading to a luflt the cot of t countries hoping to make a lot of money. he praised a country that does not exist. he said name be yeahibia's heal system was doing great. it may be namibia and zambia. but nambia its not actually a country. beyond that. trump talked counterterrorism. talked about some -- really intractable problems on the continent in south sudan. democratic...
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yesterday, a lot of people contacted by telephone calls, united nations to do the same protection. because there are heavy attacks from the regime. heavy artillery, tanks, and also the international media buzz in contact with the situation. >> what do you want to see happen now over the next coming days? >> i think with more eliminating , the aggressive attack of the gaddafi regime, i am sure thousands of lives can be saved. as soon as can be done. the international community, with the united states resolution to protect the civilians, i am sure we can reach a happy end of this tragedy. >> thank you very much. we appreciate your time. abdul kareem, the secretary of the national libyan council speaking to me from benghazi. laura, lots being said about the divisions appearing between arab countries and possibly the west regarding this u.n. security resolution. what are you hearing there this evening? >> well, i think more on that may surface here later in the week, because on thursday, the u.n. security council is going to debate libya, and that will be exactly a week since that reso
yesterday, a lot of people contacted by telephone calls, united nations to do the same protection. because there are heavy attacks from the regime. heavy artillery, tanks, and also the international media buzz in contact with the situation. >> what do you want to see happen now over the next coming days? >> i think with more eliminating , the aggressive attack of the gaddafi regime, i am sure thousands of lives can be saved. as soon as can be done. the international community, with...
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ahead withesting the membership to the united nations. our correspondent has been assessing the mood in the west bank. >> the west bank's second- biggest city is gearing up for the president's speech in new york on friday. he is expected to ask for palestine to be, also united nations member state. he is doing it despite enormous diplomatic pressure from the united states and europe. so these people here think it is the right step. >> is a good mood. we are looking forward to having our stay, because this will change a lot of things for us. >> if he think it will change anything on the ground? >> i hope so. we only have hope as palestinians. >> to establish our state. so i guess it's going to be tough on us to do it. >> it is one of the west bank's commercial centers. the traders here in the old city say in recent years the economy has been picking up. they are enjoying a period of relative calm, but it has not always been like that. during the second palestinian intifada, it saw some of the most serious violence between israelis and pale
ahead withesting the membership to the united nations. our correspondent has been assessing the mood in the west bank. >> the west bank's second- biggest city is gearing up for the president's speech in new york on friday. he is expected to ask for palestine to be, also united nations member state. he is doing it despite enormous diplomatic pressure from the united states and europe. so these people here think it is the right step. >> is a good mood. we are looking forward to having...
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a united nations envoy is there, but so far there has been no break through. months after the uprising against the president began, there is still no sign of how this cry ends. daniel griffith, "bbc news." >> we have a political analyst joining me on the line. thank you for joining us. tell us what you have seen over past few days? >> well, i was at the protest site when the violence broke out yesterday. there was shooting into the crowd, which was an incredible scene. i learned later that an r.p.g. was fired into the crowd. >> there has been months of very little activity in terms of violence in the capital. what do you think has sparked these latest things that have been unfolded there? >> we were sad to -- trying to conclude the transfer of power. the signing was to be concluded in the next few days. there are those who find the political agreement against their interests on both sides, and they are responsible for this violence. >> what would you say who the government ministers? it was said yesterday that the hard line is in opposition, that it is perhaps
a united nations envoy is there, but so far there has been no break through. months after the uprising against the president began, there is still no sign of how this cry ends. daniel griffith, "bbc news." >> we have a political analyst joining me on the line. thank you for joining us. tell us what you have seen over past few days? >> well, i was at the protest site when the violence broke out yesterday. there was shooting into the crowd, which was an incredible scene. i...
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in the past few hours the united states has imposed sanctions on libya, while the united nations is considering further action in response to the bloodshed in the country. president obama said the sanctions would target the assets of colonel qaddafi, members of his family and the libyan government while at the same time protect the interest of the libyan people. britain and france have drafted the u.n. security council resolution, which calls for an arms embargo as well as multilateral sanctions. earlier i spoke to our correspondent in new york. the timing was important because the president waited until the evacuation of all u.n. nationals from libya before imposing sanctions. >> that was a concern for the united states and some other european countries who have quite a lot of nationals in libya to be seen to be taking strong action while their citizens were still at risk in the country. now president obama has formalized what his officials announced earlier today, which is the position of financial sanctions, particularly they are freezing the assets and the property of libyan individuals and
in the past few hours the united states has imposed sanctions on libya, while the united nations is considering further action in response to the bloodshed in the country. president obama said the sanctions would target the assets of colonel qaddafi, members of his family and the libyan government while at the same time protect the interest of the libyan people. britain and france have drafted the u.n. security council resolution, which calls for an arms embargo as well as multilateral...
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the united nations says 2700 people have been killed. in the past few months, the bbc and other news organizations have made repeated attempts to gain official access. finally, we have been granted an exclusive report. >> we have been trying for months to take the road to damascus. we have spent hours at the border getting in. they look through every page of our passports, every bit of equipment, but so few journalists are getting in to tell the story. the government complains nobody is telling their side. i've been coming to syria for years. so what is changed after six months of protests and a crackdown? you don't feel it in the heart of the old city. domestic has not lost its charm, but there are no tourists to enjoy it. business is suffering. i did not expect people to openly criticize the government with our official minder at our side. one man told us on camera there were no problems, later whispered to me that the could not tell the truth. intelligencethes agents are everywhere. there is clearly some genuine support for the presid
the united nations says 2700 people have been killed. in the past few months, the bbc and other news organizations have made repeated attempts to gain official access. finally, we have been granted an exclusive report. >> we have been trying for months to take the road to damascus. we have spent hours at the border getting in. they look through every page of our passports, every bit of equipment, but so few journalists are getting in to tell the story. the government complains nobody is...
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nations. the americans have already said they would veto such a move. president obama has been trying all week to get mr. abbas to change his mind. he says the only way to state what is through direct negotiations with the israelis and not through statements or resolutions at the un. palestinians believe this will strengthen their move in negotiations with israelis. it peace process sponsored by the americans has failed. the stage is set for a confrontation get the europeans are quite alarmed by this. they are afraid that, if the americans a veto it palestinian membership a bit, that will cause outrage in the middle east which is already full of the people of the arab spring. there try to broker a compromise that will be a return to peace talks within one year. those attempts will probably continue, even after mr. abbas submit his application. this is really the start of any process that will eventually lead to any members of for the palestinians in the united nations. >> you are watching used
nations. the americans have already said they would veto such a move. president obama has been trying all week to get mr. abbas to change his mind. he says the only way to state what is through direct negotiations with the israelis and not through statements or resolutions at the un. palestinians believe this will strengthen their move in negotiations with israelis. it peace process sponsored by the americans has failed. the stage is set for a confrontation get the europeans are quite alarmed...
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the united nations' nuclear watchdog has passed a resolution censuring iran. the resolution has stopped short of reporting the company to the un security council. >> suspicions about the nuclear work of iran are increasing. a recent report by the un nuclear agency iaea said iran has carried out tests relative to the development of a nuclear device. the agency wants tirane to clear up its questions without the lead. its board of governors has passed a revolution -- a resolution which expressed increasing concern. iran says the move is illegal and unfair. it has accused the iaea of political bias. it said it is tv -- is even more determined to continue its nuclear work, which it says is purely peaceful. >> we do not want a single gram of uranium to be diverted to nuclear material. they are going for the shameful history of what happened in iraq. accusations which are not true. >> the united states has welcomed the investigation. >> this resolution takes us further. it will give us the tools to get the job done and importantly, give the agency the tools to get th
the united nations' nuclear watchdog has passed a resolution censuring iran. the resolution has stopped short of reporting the company to the un security council. >> suspicions about the nuclear work of iran are increasing. a recent report by the un nuclear agency iaea said iran has carried out tests relative to the development of a nuclear device. the agency wants tirane to clear up its questions without the lead. its board of governors has passed a revolution -- a resolution which...
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says any decision to impose a no fly zone should be made by the united nations. rebels forced another onslaught as gadhafi's forces release more attacks. more details on the united about the decision of a no fly zone. our u.n. correspond cent in new york for us. >> the security council talked about a no fly zone but only generally as part of a broader talk. the emphasis is very much on contingency planning so we can move quickly if the need arise. we have to see if the increase in fighting and the government bombardment will have any impact on views here. at the moment we can expect opposition if the resolution gets to the security council. on the one hand you have countries opposed to any military intervention and the russians made themselves quite clear. on the other hand you know countries that are aware of backing one side of a civil war that could look like they are supporting regime change. there are african states that are quite weary about that. and even those countries that have been most aggressive about exploring the options of a no fly zone, such as b
says any decision to impose a no fly zone should be made by the united nations. rebels forced another onslaught as gadhafi's forces release more attacks. more details on the united about the decision of a no fly zone. our u.n. correspond cent in new york for us. >> the security council talked about a no fly zone but only generally as part of a broader talk. the emphasis is very much on contingency planning so we can move quickly if the need arise. we have to see if the increase in...
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. >> the united nations says almost 3000 people have died in syria since pro-democracy protests began in march. there are reports of growing protests in the capital itself. syrian forces have crossed into lebanon and shot dead people in a border area. at least 5000 syrians have crossed into lebanon during the unrest. very few foreign journalists have been able to get into syria. >> it is a suburb of damascus. an activist gave us this footage, crosses between troops and protesters. they said this has been going on for months. we cannot do anything here. >> i am terribly sorry. >> this is why we ask the government for permission to visit. this is our second visit. the first visit, our government escorts stop us from filming. syrian officials told us a bomb had been found in the center. they wanted us to see the worst of what they called armed gangs. >> around 1:15 yesterday, three officers were trying to dismantle a bomb planted here. unfortunately, it was detonated by a remote. his companion -- >> why would kill passersby if they did not destroy the tree? as the crowd grows, there were
. >> the united nations says almost 3000 people have died in syria since pro-democracy protests began in march. there are reports of growing protests in the capital itself. syrian forces have crossed into lebanon and shot dead people in a border area. at least 5000 syrians have crossed into lebanon during the unrest. very few foreign journalists have been able to get into syria. >> it is a suburb of damascus. an activist gave us this footage, crosses between troops and protesters....